Dr. Nan Norins practices pediatric pulmonology and pediatric critical care in Milwaukee, WI and New Berlin, WI. She is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She attended Indiana University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Iowa for residency. Dr. Norins is in-network for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. Her practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Omprakash Ahuja's specialty is adult pulmonology. His clinical interests include asthma, interstitial lung disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus. Dr. Ahuja obtained his medical school training at R.N.T. Medical College, Udaipur and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. He honors Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Ahuja is accepting new patients.

Dr. Rene Franco is a physician who specializes in sleep medicine and adult pulmonology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Franco include asthma, sleep apnea, and interstitial lung disease. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Tufts University, Dr. Franco attended medical school at the University of Anahuac Faculty of Health Sciences. Dr. Franco (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Italian. He is professionally affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Franco's office for an appointment.

Dr. Eric Hohenwalter practices vascular & interventional radiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: hepatobiliary disorders, fibroids, and metastatic colorectal cancer. Dr. Hohenwalter accepts Medicare insurance. He obtained his medical school training at Medical College of Wisconsin and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. His professional affiliations include Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee VA Medical Center, and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. He has an open panel.

Dr. Pero Komozec's area of specialization is family medicine. Dr. Komozec (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Serbian and Russian. Clinical interests for Dr. Komozec include depression, acne, and women's health issues. He is professionally affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. He attended medical school at the University of Novi Sad Faculty of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland. Patients gave Dr. Komozec an average rating of 3.0 stars out of 5. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Dr. Komozec has an open panel.

Dr. Asriani Chiu's area of specialization is allergy & immunology. Dr. Chiu's areas of expertise include the following: hereditary angioedema, sinusitis (sinus infection), and drug allergy. She honors several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. She obtained her medical school training at Medical College of Wisconsin and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Chiu include: Milwaukee Super Doctors and Best Docs, Top Docs, Milwaukee and M magazines Best Allergists. Dr. Chiu's hospital/clinic affiliations include Milwaukee VA Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She has an open panel.

Dr. Joshua Steinberg is an allergy & immunology specialist in Milwaukee, WI and New Berlin, WI. Areas of expertise for Dr. Steinberg include hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma, and hives (uritcaria). Dr. Steinberg is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Aetna HSA, Humana HMO, and Humana Bronze. He attended Tufts University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is affiliated with Milwaukee VA Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Rachel Kalter sees patients in Milwaukee, WI. Her medical specialty is family medicine. These areas are among Dr. Kalter's clinical interests: diabetes management, hypertension (high blood pressure), and asthma. She is professionally affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. She graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. Her practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Maritza Laguna's medical specialty is general internal medicine. She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Laguna's areas of expertise include diabetes management, heart problems, and depression. She is professionally affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. She graduated from the University of Guadalajara, University Center of Health Sciences. Dr. Laguna trained at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin for residency. She honors Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. Her practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Neil Moecker is a physician who specializes in family medicine. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Areas of expertise for Dr. Moecker include heart problems, depression, and acne. Dr. Moecker is professionally affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. Dr. Moecker accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment. Before performing his residency at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee and a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Moecker attended Medical College of Wisconsin for medical school.

Dr. Gojko Stula's area of specialization is general internal medicine. On average, patients gave Dr. Stula a rating of 4.0 stars out of 5. His areas of expertise include sleep disorders, diabetes management, and heart problems. Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Stula takes. He graduated from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee and a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. In addition to English, Dr. Stula (or staff) speaks Croatian, Serbian, and German. He is affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. He is open to new patients.

Dr. Nancy Nguyen is a physician who specializes in family medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Nguyen include diabetes management, depression, and hypertension (high blood pressure). She is in-network for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Nguyen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She is conversant in Vietnamese. Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group - Primary & Specialty Care and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. She is open to new patients.

Dr. Mary Snell's area of specialization is general internal medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Snell include heart problems, depression, and acne. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Snell accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. She attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Snell is professionally affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. She is open to new patients.

Dr. Kenneth Redlin is a family medicine practitioner in Milwaukee, WI. He studied medicine at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Redlin completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. His areas of expertise include prostate problems, warts, and heart problems. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Dr. Redlin is professionally affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. He welcomes new patients.

Dr. William Hueston's area of specialization is family medicine. Dr. Hueston's areas of expertise include diabetes, sinusitis (sinus infection), and depression. He is affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints. He accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Hueston is accepting new patients. He attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus for residency.

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What are Lung Problems?

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body’s tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while we are sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional to make sure your lungs are healthy. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.